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STEVEN L. MILES
Of Rolling Meadows

A funeral visitation for Steven L. Miles, 47, of Rolling Meadows, took place Sunday, Feb. 19, 1 to 5 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home. Born in Nebraska on Dec. 9, 1958, Mr. Miles worked as a cement finisher for many years and was a member of the Cement Finisher Local 502. Mr. Miles died Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. Mr. Miles is survived by his wife Dawn; daughters Colleen, Stephanie, Nicollette; one grandchild; parents Loyd and Kay; and brother Shawn (Cindy). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of the contributoris choice.

JOHN PARRILLI
Teacher and Lawyer

Funeral services were held for John D. Parrilli, 50, on Feb. 17 at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home. Entombment was held at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Mr Parrilli's professional career consisted of being a lawyer, teacher, improv actor and writer. He died on Feb. 13. He was a fond brother of James (Eun), Robert (Chris), and William (Terry); uncle of Danny, Mikey, Nicky, Cenzo, Alisha, Christine and Elizabeth; and friend of Brown and Cooper.

ELMER J. PATTERSON
Age 89

Elmer J. Patterson died Feb. 22 at Lutheran General Hospital. He was born in Chicago July 17, 1916. Mr. Patterson was an avid fisherman, hunter and traveler. He had been a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church Menis Club and the Rotary. He had also owned Scott Electric in Des Plaines. He lived in Des Plaines for 40 years. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by wives Lillian (nee Hammer) and Winnefred (nee Scott). He is survived by wife Rosemary (nee Christofferson); son Steven J. (Nita) Patterson; daughter Loraine Mae Halverson; step-son Don Robert (Janet) Huss; step-daughters Lynn (Skip) Tosch and Susan Huss; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or St. Jude Childrenis Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn., 38105-1945.

ROBERT PERZ
Of Morton Grove

A funeral services for Robert Perz, 64, took place on Feb. 22 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery. Mr Perz was born on Sept. 2, 1941 in Morton Grove. He died on Feb. 16 at the Lutheran General Hospital. Mr Perz was a veteran and is survived by his mother Blanche (Pedrazoli) Perz; sister Barbara (Norman) Zimmerman; son Michael Perz; and daughter Dawn Perz.

HENRY, ALICE SCHWALL
Former Des Plainesites

A private burial for both Henry Schwall, 90, and his widow, Alice A., 79, both former residents of Des Plaines and Niles, will be held this spring in Zion Rest cemetery, Shawano, WI Arrangements are by Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano. Henry, who worked for the maintenance department of the Glenview Department of Public Works and later was a crossing guard in School District 62 in Des Plaines, died Feb. 6. Alice, who loved being an Avon saleslady, died Feb. 24. Henry was a native of Wilmette and Alice was born in Gresham, WI. The couple lived in Niles and Des Plaines for more than 50 years. Surviving are their niece, Vickie (Bill) Paiser of Gresham; nephew Scott (Carol) Paiser; niece Pam (Mike) Gehl); Henryis daughters, Linnia (Ron) Jelen and Georgene (Dennis) Moleski, both of Minnesota; Henryis sister, Elizabeth (Gordon) Hall; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

LORRAINE MARGARET ZISKA
Age 94

Funeral services were held for Lorraine Margaret Ziska, 94, on Feb. 20 at St. John United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights. Interment was at St. John cemetery. Mrs. Ziska was the wife of the late Louis Ziska. She is survived by her son Thomas (Kathy); daughters Marjore (Joseph) Venturella and Susan (Frank) Kaiser; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

GENEVIEVE G. BIEWALD
Of Park Ridge

A funeral Mass for Genevieve G. Biewald, 91, of Park Ridge, took place Monday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church. Interment took place at All Saints cemetery. Visitation took place Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 to 7 p.m. at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Born in Hoven, South Dakota on Apr. 14, 1914, Mrs. Biewald was a retired bookkeeper. Mrs. Biewald died Thursday, Feb. 16 at Resurrection Hospital. Mrs. Biewald was preceded in death by her husband Edward H. Mrs. Biewald is survived by her children Marilynn (Ted) Kretschmer, Joyce (John) Kozlik, Edward (Julie); seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

ROBERT E. GABOR
Of Niles

A memorial service for Robert E. Gabor, 72, of Niles, will take place Friday, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Visitation will take place Friday, Feb. 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on Sept. 3, 1933, Mr. Gabor worked as a machine adjuster for envelopes. Mr. Gabor died Thursday, Feb. 16 at Lutheran General Hospital. Mr. Gabor is survived by his wife Armellia; daughter Sandra Clark; sons David Clark, Keith Clark; brother Alan (Sophia); sister Ruth (Walter) Uniejewski; and many nephews and nieces.

MICHAEL GAUDIO
Dentist From Park Ridge

A funeral service for Michael A. "Doc" Gaudio, 94, took place on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was at Acacia Park cemetery. Visitation was on Monday, Feb. 20. Mr. Gaudio died on Feb. 17. He was preceded in death by his wife Cornelia "Colonel" (nee Ardito). He was the loving father of Michael M., Donna (George) Tarsitano, and Gary (Mary), the dear grandfather of Robert, Michael F., Alyssa, Aprile, Amy, Anjeanette, and Deidre, the great-grandfather of 11, the fond brother of Lauretta Meyers, and the late Jerry, Marie Anderson, and Virginia Longo, and the uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimeršs Assn., 225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1700, Chicago, IL 60601 are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Cooney Funeral Home.

BEATRICE JAGLA
of Niles

A funeral service for Beatrice Jagla, 87, took place on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Home. Visitation was Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. with interment at St. Adalbert cemetery. She was born on Jan. 7, 1919 in Chicago. She worked as a factory assembler and died on Feb. 14 at St. Andrew Home. She was preceded in death by her sister Ann (late Clarence) Kaad. She is survived by her mother Clara Jagla (nee Wloch), brothers Jerome (late Kay), Henry (late Dorothy), Joseph (late Irene), and Bruce, and sister Eleanor (late Richard) Ebel. She was also the fond aunt and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.

DOLORES LEE Librarian At
Maine West High School

A funeral Mass for Dolores Lee (nee Dietz), 82, will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at St. Mary Church in Des Plaines at 11 a.m. Visitation was on Tuesday, Feb. 21; interment will be private. Mrs. Lee was born on June 2, 1923 in Chicago. She retired as a librarian at Maine West High School and as a bookkeeper. She was also a member of the Brown Baggers Lunch Group. She died at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights on Feb. 19. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony and her brother Joe (Dolores) Dietz. She is survived by her son John Lee, her daughter Deborah Garcia, three grandchildren, her brother Jerry (Elaine) Dietz and her sister Jean (Jerry) Dietz. In lieu of flowers, masses are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines.

CAROLINE LUZIN
Of Niles

A funeral service for Caroline L. Luzin, 91, took place on Monday, Feb. 13 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at Montrose cemetery and visitation was at Skaja preceding the service. Mrs. Luzin was born on June 10, 1914. She was a homemaker and died on Feb. 11 at Regency Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her father Jacob Dreksler and her mother Katherine (nee Lorenz) Dreksler. She is survived by her husband Anton Luzin, her daughter Diane (Dan) Jursa, her son Anthony (FJ) Luzin, a godchild Marylin, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home.

JENNIE MILAZZO
Of Des Plaines

A funeral Mass for Jennie Milazzo (nee Carrozza), 94, of Des Plaines, took place Saturday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. at St. Zachary Church. Interment took place at St. Joseph cemetery in River Grove. Visitation took place Friday, Feb. 17, 4 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Mrs. Milazzo was a member of St. Zachary Church and the Golden Aires. Mrs. Milazzo died at Hospice of Naples - Georgeson in Naples, Fla. Mrs. Milazzo was preceded in death by her husband Stephen. Mrs. Milazzo is survived by her children Phyllis (Milton) Weiby, Geraldine (John) Murnane; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

HARRY PERKOWSKI
Of Des Plaines

A funeral service for Harry Roman Perkowski, 52, took place on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles at 9:15 a.m. and at St. Paul of the Cross Church at 10 a.m. Visitation was on Monday Feb. 20. Mr. Perkowski was born in Kolo, Poland on Sept. 30, 1953. He worked as a mechanical engineer and died Feb. 18 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. He was preceded in death by his father Chester Perkowski and his father-in-law Maximilian Okonek. He is survived by his wife, Zdzislawa (nee Okonek), children Thomas and Joanna Perkowski, his mother Jadwiga Perkowski (nee Sikorska), his brother Zbigniew (Alina) Perkowski, nephews Gregory and Mark, a niece Renee, and his mother-in-law Anna Okonek.

JACQUELINE EBERLY
of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service and interment for Jacqueline Elizabeth Eberly (nee Hood) 82, were private. She was a 51-year resident of Rolling Meadows, worked as a waitress at the Waterfall Restaurant, and died at her home on Feb. 15. Mrs. Eberly was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Lee Eberly, a son Robert (Kim) Eberly, and a brother Gordon Hood. She is survived by her children Sandra Verba, Susan, Lu Gene, Sheree, and Eugene Jr. (Karen), her 12 grandchildren and her 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows.

JOYCE COSTELLO
of Schaumburg

Visitation for Joyce E. Costello (nee Turner) 78, took place on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Meadow Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Interment was at Lakewood Memorial Park in Elgin. Mrs. Costello was born on July 10, 1927 in Chicago. She worked as a checker in Rolling Meadows and Palatine at Dominickšs Finer Foods. She lived in Rolling Meadows then in Schaumburg and died on Feb. 16 at Lexington of Lake Zurich. She was the wife of the late Thomas, mother or James (Patti), Carolyn (Michael) Palmer, Thomas (Kara), Janet (David) Goding, Ronald (Shannon) and Donna (Bret) Jackson, grandmother of 15, and great-grandmother of 1. She was the sister of Dennis (the late Phylis), Dee (John) Turner, the late Norman (the late Phylis) Turner, Gloria Pitts, and Shirley Lamberg.

DOROTHY VIRGINIA CHLUPSA
Formerly of Arlington Hts.

Visitation services will be held for Dorothy Virginia Chlupsa (nee Andrews), 84, on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Arlington Hts. Chlupsa of Lockport, formerly of Arlington Hts., died on Feb. 18 at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood. She was known by many as "Grama C." She was the wife of the late Richard; mother of Nancy (Ronald) De Vincenzo and Kenneth (Kim) Chlupsa; grandmother of five and great grandmother of four. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Faith Lutheran Church.

JOSEPH JOHN TUMMILLO
Age 87

Funeral services were held for Joseph John Tummillo, 87, on Feb. 22 at the Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows and Feb. 23 at the Holy Family Church, Inverness. Interment was at St. Michael cemetery, Palatine. Tummillo was a Rolling Meadows resident. He worked for the Chicago Board of Education as a janitor for more than 25 years. He was also a WWII veteran. He was the husband of the late Mildred (nee Esposito); brother of Theresa (the late Ed) Giacchette; father of Joseph Tummillo and Mary Ann (Allen) Turner; grandfather of six and great grandfather of eight. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer or Diabetes Association.

NANCY RATEIKE
of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service and interment for Nancy M. Rateike (nee Mahler) 67, were private. She was born May 17, 1938 in Des Plaines. She worked at Striking Lanes in Mt. Prospect and died at her home on Feb. 12. She is survived by her husband Calvin, her children Shirley Reeves, Ronald (Sandy) and Daniel Jump, and Theresa (Jeff) Bartotziej, and her sister Kay Kinzinger. She was the grandmother of seven and the great-grandmother of three. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mt. Prospect are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows.

MICHAEL SEMKIW
Age 61

Michael Semkiw passed away Feb. 18 at his home in Des Plaines. Born in Germany on Nov. 23, 1944, Mr. Semkiw had lived in Des Plaines for 10 years. Mr. Semkiw made his living as a typesetter. He succumbed to a long illness. He is survived by wife Sandra (nee Macewich). Funeral services and interment were private. Arrangements were made by Severinošs River Woods Funeral Chapels.

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